thoroughly — in a complete and comprehensive way; completely and carefully
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a complete and comprehensive way; completely and carefully
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθɜːroʊli/
Example Sentences
- He thoroughly investigated his girlfriend's Instagram before their first date.
- The chef thoroughly washed his hands after touching the mysterious leftovers.
- Students should thoroughly review the material before the exam.
thoroughly
ADVERB[/ˈθɜːroʊli/]
in a complete and comprehensive way; completely and carefully
A mechanic thoroughly inspects every component of the car engine
The teacher thoroughly explained the lesson step by step. (COMPLETE + DETAIL = THOROUGHLY)
Thoroughly searching, she could barely see what was fairly hidden
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'thoruh' or 'thurh' (through) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The word evolved through Middle English to mean 'in a complete manner' or 'completely.'
Breakdown
through (completely, from end to end) + -ly (adverbial suffix meaning 'in the manner of') = thoroughly
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He thoroughly investigated his girlfriend's Instagram before their first date.”
“The chef thoroughly washed his hands after touching the mysterious leftovers.”
“Students should thoroughly review the material before the exam.”
“The detective thoroughly searched the crime scene for evidence.”
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